Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Busy, Busy

Sorry for the lack of posts this past month. Things have been super crazy at our house-mainly because of church callings. In our church, people volunteer their time and "talents" to help the church run. The bishop of our church "calls" or assigns you these responsibilities. You do have the freedom to choose to accept them or not, because no one gets paid. In our ward, some members are reluctant to accept callings for whatever reason. So, the members that are willing end up with multiple callings. Shawn and I started as
Webelos Leaders


After doing that for a few years, Shawn was called as 1st counselor in the

Elders Quorum


That was doable, because I was mainly the only one that worked on scouts anyways, so I really just needed him to show up and be the second adult. After he had been in the Elders Quorum for a few months, I was also called as the

Camp Director for the Young Women

Even that wasn't so bad...still doable. But, when it rains, it pours! Not even two weeks later, I was put in as 1st counselor in the

Relief Society

I've only officially been in for two weeks, but have already helped with our first funeral and birth and hours and hours of meetings with this presidency.

All of this without being released from any other callings...so sorry for the drought. It probably won't end until after Girls Camp, though!!!

8 comments:

Chell said...

wow that is just sad that they have to pile the callings on those that are willing. hang in thre!!

MaKayle said...

Wow

Tinabean said...

You forgot to mention also with a busy little one year old.
Very cute little one year old.
At least camp is almost here & over.
You will be great I'm sure the girls will have a ton of fun.
You'll be great in RS also!!! :)

Elissa said...

wow, you might as well just run the ward. when is Shawn going to be called as Bishop? Then he can release both of you from all your other jobs.

Kendra said...

Those are some big callings!! Girls camp is lots of fun but a major calling, some people think it is no big deal because it is only a week-NOT TRUE! I had that calling and I also just spent 2 days up at girls camp this week (I am in the YW presidency now). Good luck! Also I can't believe that Oakley is 1! Time goes by so fast!! I hope to see you guys at the "family reunion" next weekend!

Todd and Saralyn said...

Thats just crazy. I cant believe all that!

Emma said...

Wow - you are slammed! Good luck with all of that!
Oakley is darling - He looks just like his momma!!!

Bugaboo said...

We did pick a first name. We actually had it before we found out it was a boy. BUT once we found out Russ had all the say in the name. So I asked if I could pick the middle. It took FOREVER to do. But we finally have one! :) Buuuut we're keeping it a secret.